Course Load Policy

Course Load in the Fall and Spring Semesters

Students are expected to take a minimum of 15 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters to graduate in a timely manner. A minimum of 12 credit hours is required for students to be eligible to receive financial aid. Course loads of 18 hours in the Fall and Spring are permitted without special approval for any students in good academic standing. The maximum course load for any student during the Fall and Spring is 21 hours, including courses taken at Stillman College and any other institutions.

Students whose cumulative grade-point averages are 3.00 or above may request to register for up to a total of 21 credit hours. In all cases, the student must apply to his/her Division Dean, who may approve requests for such increases in class loads.  The Division Dean must notify the Registrar in writing of each case approved.

Graduating seniors who have applied for graduation and whose grade-point averages are 2.00 or above may request to register for up to a total of 21 credit hours. In all cases, the student must apply to his/her Division Dean, who may approve requests for such increases in loads. The Division Dean must notify the Registrar in writing of each case approved.

Course Load in the Summer Semester

During the summer, the maximum course load for students is 13 credit hours per term.  Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours to be eligible to receive financial aid.